MANSIONS ON THE MOON PERFORM AT STRANGE MATTER IN RVA 4/14

If you're in Richmond, VA tomorrow night check out one of my more FAVORITE up-and-coming bands Mansions on the Moon perform at Strange Matter at 9PM. For more info on tickets click here.

If you haven't heard of them yet, you can check out the crew's official website.

Be there, and get hip!

VIDEO: SXSW AMEX SHOW - JAY-Z (LIVE)

If you happen to live under a rock and didn't catch Jay-Z's 80 minute performance last night, RTF has your back with full footage of the concert. Highlights of the show include: "99 Problems," "Dirt Off Your Shoulder," "Glory," and "On To The Next One". Watch and enjoy.

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MAC MILLER, THE COOL KIDS, & THE COME UP TICKET GIVEAWAY VIA RESPECTTHISFRESH

Mac Miller, The Cool Kids, and The Come Up will be at George Mason University's Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA on March 31st! Tickets can be purchased here.

HOWEVER........ RespectThisFresh is giving away TWO pairs of tickets to the show.  To enter simply send your full name and Twitter and/or Facebook link(s) to pansuriap@gmail.com by 11:59PM THIS Friday, Feb. 10.  ***USE "MACADELIC" AS THE SUBECT*** We will do a random draw and announce the winners on Mon., Feb. 13th.  Good luck!

Follow me on twitter for another chance to win if you miss out this time!

UPDATE: Congrats to our winners @domishauntel & @eyeberhe9!! Thanks to everyone who entered the drawing.  Look out for more contests in the future.

AUDIO: SIR MICHAEL ROCKS - "IMAGINE" x "OUT THE JAM"

As promised, Mikey dropped two dope freebies for us via IllRoots.  And on a side note, The Cool Kids will perform at George Mason University's Patriot Center on March 31st with Mac Miller and The Come Up.  RespectThisFresh is giving away TWO pairs of tickets to the show––stay tuned for details, which will drop real soon!  Enjoy your lobster and steak, Sir.

"Imagine"


"Out the Jam"

ODD FUTURE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES

Odd Future is having a cute tour coming up in March and April.  Peep the dates and locations above, and get your tickets asap.

AUDIO: T.I.M.E. MOVES - "EUREKA 7"

This sh!¡ GOES.  T.I.M.E. Moves drop their first single off of their upcoming, debut album Launch.  Catch the duo perform at The Camel in Richmond, VA this Saturday--doors open at 7PM!  This sh!¡ GOES!  (Had to say it again). "Muhf!¡a get up!"


Download: T.I.M.E. MOVES - "Eureka 7"

VIDEO: TYLER THE CREATOR BRINGS OUT WAKA FLOCKA IN ATL

During the OFWGKTA show in ATL, Tyler the Creator brought out Waka Flocka to perform "Karma."  So.Much.Energy.

BIG SEAN AT THE NATIONAL IN RVA :: OCTOBER 5TH

This Wednesday, October 5th, Big Sean will be at The National in Richmond, VA.  Doors open at 7PM; show starts at 7:45PM.  Advanced tickets are ONLY $20!!  Contact 804.888.2209 to get yours.

Big Sean will be joined by CyHi The Prynce, Shawn Chrystopher, Suburban District and Nickelus F.

If you're in the area DO NOT MISS OUT! Boiiiiiiiiii

APPLE x BLACKVOICES.COM CELEBRATE "BLACK MUSIC MONTH" WITH FREE SHOWS

"Wow. Thank you NYC!!! We literally shut down the store tonight!!" - Ryan Leslie

Halfway into the month, and Apple is almost done with their Hip-Hop shows!  To celebrate "Black Music Month," Apple and Blackvoices.com teamed up with Hip-Hop artists to put together shows at Apple venues in big cities across the nation.  The price to attend?...absolutely FREE.  The whole idea is dope to me.  If you're in one of these cities during a performance, definitely check it out.  Check below to see which artists are performing where and when!

Atlanta

Apple Store, Lenox Square

• • 6/9
  • 8:00 p.m.
  • Bobby V
  • 6/11
  • 8:00 p.m.
  • Hamilton Park
  • 6/13
  • 8:00 p.m.
  • Shonlock
  • 6/14
  • 8:00 p.m.
  • Travis Porter
  • 6/15
  • 8:00 p.m.
  • Big K.R.I.T.
  • 6/23
  • 8:00 p.m.
  • Killer Mike

Apple Store, Perimeter

• • 6/18
  • 7:00 p.m.
  • AVERY*Sunshine

Boston

Apple Store, Boylston Street

• • 6/8
  • 7:00 p.m.
  • Noel Gourdin

Chicago

Apple Store, Lincoln Park

• • 6/7
  • 7:00 p.m.
  • Twista

Apple Store, North Michigan Avenue

• • 6/1
  • 6:00 p.m.
  • Jill Scott
  • 6/11
  • 6:00 p.m.
  • Trin-i-tee 5:7
  • 6/25
  • 6:00 p.m.
  • Kelly Price

Miami

Apple Store, Aventura

• • 6/14
  • 7:00 p.m.
  • Ace Hood
  • 6/15
  • 7:00 p.m.
  • Tafari
  • 6/15
  • 7:30 p.m.
  • Ky-Mani Marley

New York City

Apple Store, SoHo

• • 6/7
  • 7:00 p.m.
  • Miguel
  • 6/10
  • 7:00 p.m.
  • Saigon
  • 6/14
  • 7:00 p.m.
  • Jadakiss
  • 6/22
  • 7:00 p.m.
  • Rudy Currence
  • 6/22
  • 7:30 p.m.
  • Olivia
  • 6/29
  • 7:00 p.m.
  • Soundtrack for a
    Revolution

Apple Store, Upper West Side

• • 6/6
  • 8:00 p.m.
  • Russell Malone
  • 6/13
  • 7:00 p.m.
  • Ben Vereen
  • 6/21
  • 7:00 p.m.
  • Kenneth Whalum III
  • 6/22
  • 7:00 p.m.
  • Terell Stafford

Apple Store, West 14th Street

• • 6/15
  • 8:00 p.m.
  • Leah Smith
  • 6/15
  • 8:30 p.m.
  • Ryan Leslie
  • 6/16
  • 8:00 p.m.
  • SneakerBox Chock
  • 6/16
  • 8:30 p.m.
  • Mickey Factz
  • 6/17
  • 8:00 p.m.
  • Trevante
  • 6/17
  • 8:30 p.m.
  • Res

Philadelphia

Apple Store, Walnut Street

• • 6/10
  • 8:30 p.m.
  • Young Chris

San Francisco

Apple Store, San Francisco

• • 6/2
  • 7:00 p.m.
  • Pharoahe Monch
  • 6/14
  • 7:00 p.m.
  • HBK
  • 6/18
  • 4:00 p.m.
  • Pac Div
  • 6/21
  • 7:00 p.m.
  • Shawn Chrystopher

Santa Monica

Apple Store, Third Street Promenade

• • 6/14
  • 7:00 p.m.
  • Terrace Martin
  • 6/16
  • 7:00 p.m.
  • Ziggy Marley
  • 6/21
  • 7:00 p.m.
  • Kid Sister
  • 6/23
  • 7:00 p.m.
  • Jeremih
  • 6/28
  • 7:00 p.m.
  • Dom Kennedy

Washington, D.C.

Apple Store, Georgetown

• • 6/18
  • 8:00 p.m.
  • Tabi Bonney
  • 6/23
  • 8:00 p.m.
  • Tank

AUDIO: CHANCE FISCHER - "THE BLISTER" x EPICFEST INFO

RVA's Chance Fischer drops another freebie for us!

He'll be performing at the Epicfest event on June 24th at The Camel in Richmond, VA (tickets).  The show will include features from Nickelus F, Fam-Lay, Ivory Snow, and more.

Download: Chance Fischer - "The Blister"

SOUNDCHECK: PUSHA T, DA PHUTURE, BLACK COBAIN, GILBERE FORTE' - D.C. JUNE 12TH

This Sunday, June 12th, Pusha T, along with Da Phuture, Black Cobain, Gilbere Forte, Breezy and LVDA Function Boi will be performing at U St Music Hall in Washington D.C.  Doors for this 18+ event will open at 8PM.  The remaining pre-sale tickets are $20 and can be bought here.